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The trailer for Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s ‘The Bengal Files’ is out, promising a deep dive into the past of West Bengal. As part of Agnihotri’s ‘Files’ trilogy, the film investigates a controversial period in Indian history, raising questions that challenge existing narratives. The film focuses on the events of West Bengal’s past. The trailer features impactful dialogues and scenes. The trailer concludes with a thought-provoking question. The film is written and directed by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri and produced by Abhishek Agarwal, Pallavi Joshi and Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri. ‘The Bengal Files’ features a cast including Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi, Anupam Kher,…

The Asia Cup 2025, starting on September 9th, is generating significant excitement. Preparations and discussions about the Indian cricket team are in full swing. Fans are curious about the final squad selection, and the BCCI’s selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, is expected to announce the team soon. A notable development indicates that Rinku Singh, the Kolkata Knight Riders’ key finisher in the Indian Premier League 2025, might face exclusion from the Asia Cup 2025 team, despite being retained by his franchise for 13 crore rupees. Singh’s performances for India have been impressive. The Asia Cup 2025 will be played…

A tragic incident in Odisha has resulted in the arrest of three individuals following the death of Jyotiranjan, initially believed to have died by self-immolation. The police investigation has revealed a murder plot. The victim, a resident of Saripur village under the Balianta Police Station, died at AIIMS Bhubaneswar from burn injuries. His wife, Bijayalaxmi Behera, reported that Jyotiranjan’s father, stepmother, and stepbrother were involved in the crime. They are accused of setting him ablaze on Friday, motivated by a long-standing family dispute, police said. Jyotiranjan was first taken to the Aithantar Community Health Centre, then to Capital Hospital before…

According to former US President Donald Trump, Russia ceased to be an oil supplier to India after the United States implemented tariffs targeting New Delhi’s oil purchases. He added that similar secondary tariffs might not be applied to countries that are still importing Russian crude oil.

Director Vivek Agnihotri’s latest film, The Bengal Files, has released its trailer. The movie’s trailer launch was accompanied by disruptions during a Kolkata screening on August 16, 2025. The film delves into the history of Bengal before independence, focusing on the Hindu-Muslim dynamic and the communal violence that marked the era. The trailer offers a glimpse into the conflicts and the individuals who worked to promote unity and peace. Accompanying the release, Agnihotri mentioned the trailer was dedicated to the victims of Direct Action Day (August 16, 1946) and aims to share an untold story of the Hindu genocide. Reactions…

In a remarkable event for Indian football, Lionel Messi is set to return to India for a multi-city tour later in 2025. Event promoter Satadru Dutta revealed that the Argentine football icon will visit three major cities: Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi. The tour, branded the ‘GOAT Tour of India 2025’, will start in Kolkata on December 12, 2025, and conclude with a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 15. Messi last played in India in 2011 during a FIFA friendly match in Kolkata. Dutta outlined the process of organizing the tour, highlighting the importance of a…

Rahul Gandhi, the Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, is set to launch the ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ from Sasaram, Bihar, on August 17. This extensive march is organized to protest the alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list, specifically focusing on the issue of “vote theft.” During this yatra, Gandhi is expected to travel 1300 kilometers within Bihar. The initial leg of the journey will be from Sasaram to Patna, lasting 17 days. This ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ is designed as a direct action against those involved in vote manipulation. Prior to the…

Following his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, former US President Donald Trump stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin would meet to negotiate a ceasefire, with the ultimate decision now in Zelensky’s hands. Trump expressed his belief that Zelensky should continue the dialogue initiated in Alaska and secure a deal to end the ongoing conflict. Trump stressed that Zelensky would need to compromise, acknowledging Russia’s dominance. Trump also noted his availability to attend the meeting if both leaders requested his presence. In Alaska, Trump said the decision rested with President Zelensky, and that he would…

The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025 has announced its winners, spotlighting the best in Indian cinema. ‘Homebound’ dominated the awards, winning Best Film and Best Director for Neeraj Ghaywan. Aamir Khan’s contributions to the industry were acknowledged with the Excellence in Cinema Award. Abhishek Bachchan secured the Best Actor (Male) award for his role in ‘I Want to Talk,’ and Gugun Kigpen received a Special Mention for ‘Boong.’ The festival’s award list also included recognitions for independent films, series, and short films, with awards for Best Indie Film, Best Series, and outstanding performances in both male and female…

The Serious Injury Replacement rule aims to ensure that team strategy isn’t affected by injuries and that the standard of the game is maintained. Umpires were briefed on the latest playing conditions at a seminar in Ahmedabad. The BCCI clarified that such replacements will not be permitted in white-ball tournaments like the Syed Mushtaq Ali or Vijay Hazare tournaments. It is yet to be decided whether this rule will be allowed in the next IPL season, but it will be applicable in the CK Nayudu Trophy for multi-day Under-19 tournaments.